B. Gojo shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 230. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.6 to 8.9, with at least one match where B. Gojo was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving B. Gojo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.

R. Sakamoto has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.5 to 12.5, with at least one match where R. Sakamoto was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving R. Sakamoto vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Sakamoto has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.